The Faculty of Health & Social Care research team consists of researchers from a wide range of disciplines. One aim of the research group is to bring together expertise across medical research and healthcare practice to address the needs of patients from bench to bedside.

Leadership

Institute Director and Knowledge Transfer Leader

As Director of the Institute for Health & Wellbeing Research, Professor Wainwright's key role is to oversee research and the knowledge exchange strategy.
Her main areas of research are: Cannabinoids in Cardiovascular Disease, Coronary angioplasty, Myocardial ischaemia and dietary influences in cardiovascular disease

Graduate School Leader

Dr Knott is a reader at the School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences and Graduate school leader in the IHWR research institute. Her research interests include topics such as the vascular complications of diabetes, nutrient mediated regulation of gene expression, and the treatment of cystinosis.

Psychosocial & Mental Health Theme Leader

Professor Klein is Director of the Aberdeen Centre for Trauma Research and Theme Leader for Neurological & Mental Health within the Institute for Health & Wellbeing Research (IHWR). Her research interests lie in the area of the psychosocial aspects of trauma, emergency preparedness and response, and the impact of dealing with critical incidents on occupational groups including remote healthcare practitioners.

Practice Research Leader

Professor Stewart is a professor at the School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences. His research focus is in the area of pharmacy practice development, implementation and evaluation. His general interests lie in health services research methodologies and non-medical prescribing.